"James Madison, the fourth President, was born in Virginia in 1751. During the revolution he was a member of the Virginia Legislature, and later a member of Congress. He was a member of the convention that framed the constitution of the United...

"Congressman Oliver P. Bolton, candidate for Congressman-at-Large" -- post card caption. "Dear ---, Ollie Bolton has been a good Congressman for three terms from Ohio's 11th District. We need his experience and knowledge in Washington. I hope...

"9/2/81--Cleveland, O.: Cleveland Indians manager Dave Garcia lights up a cigar after it was announced at a news conference 9/2 that the Cleveland Indians had rehired Garcia with a one year contract for the 1982 season. Garcia said 'I'm just as...

"Flight Commander R. L. R. Atcherley of Great Britain is pictured maneuvering a Curtiss Fledgelling thru a demonstration at the National Air Races in Cleveland which he terms 'How not to fly an airplane.' Note the wing dragging the ground" -- photo...

Handwritten "terms of arrangement with Council" memo written by Cleveland Mayor Dennis Kucinich for City Council President George Forbes. During his first year in office, Kucinich at times found it difficult to accomplish his desired goals due to...

Kucinich, Dennis; Schulman, Jack; Mayors; Law directors; Default; City Council meetings; City Hall

Cleveland law director Jack Schulman, left, and Mayor Dennis Kucinich at an emergency 11 PM session of City Council. Kucinich had called the council meeting to discuss the state of the city's finances on the eve of the city's obligation to repay...

This photograph, dated June 5, 1936--a mere 22 days before the 1936 opening of the Great Lakes Exposition, shows power lines and construction for the Exposition. In terms of construction, the Great Lakes Exposition was an absolute marvel: it took...

The Civic is a former Jewish temple located in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, an inner-ring suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. The building was close to being abandoned and possibly torn down after its former congregation built a new facility farther out in the...

Bruce H. Akers served the Perk Administration first as Special Executive Assistant (1975-76) and then as Chief of Staff (1976-77). He also served on the Pepper Pike City Council for many years (1971-75, 1979-91). Mr. Akers further distinguished...

The book presents an overview of regional housing dynamics and consequent impacts in Northeast Ohio since the 1940s. Focus is on the city of Cleveland and its host county. Dynamics are examined in terms of supply and demand, population movement,...

Peter P. Carlin was an assistant superintendent of Cleveland public schools from 1972 to 1978. Following the resignation of Superintendent Paul W. Briggs, the school board named Carlin as interim superintendent to become effective July 1, 1978. He...

Peter P. Carlin was an assistant superintendent of Cleveland public schools from 1972 to 1978. Following the resignation of Superintendent Paul W. Briggs, the school board named Carlin as interim superintendent to become effective July 1, 1978. He...

Peter P. Carlin was an assistant superintendent of Cleveland public schools from 1972 to 1978. Following the resignation of Superintendent Paul W. Briggs, the school board named Carlin as interim superintendent to become effective July 1, 1978. He...

The home of Governor Seabury Ford in 1936, shortly before its destruction. Geauga County residents elected Ford as a state representative in 1835. He was reelected to two additional terms and, for a time, served as the Speaker of the House....

The home of Governor Seabury Ford in 1936, shortly before its destruction. Geauga County residents elected Ford as a state representative in 1835. He was reelected to two additional terms and, for a time, served as the Speaker of the House....

The interior of the home of Governor Seabury Ford in 1936, shortly before its destruction. Geauga County residents elected Ford as a state representative in 1835. He was reelected to two additional terms and, for a time, served as the Speaker of...

The interior of Governor Seabury Ford's home in 1936, shortly before its destruction. Geauga County residents elected Ford as a state representative in 1835. He was reelected to two additional terms and, for a time, served as the Speaker of the...